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Nothing Short of a Miracle: Society President David Nace Discusses AMDA’s Accomplishments and Challenges

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
Before becoming the president of AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine, David Nace, MD, MPH, CMD, spoke with some of his predecessors about the role. “They told me about what was involved, and they said I would be perfectly...

Symposium Speakers Discuss Looming PALTC Issues and Solutions for Brighter Future

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
After spending two days listening to expert guidance, inspirational stories, research updates, and best practices, the participants in AMDA – The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine’s “Leadership, Ethics & PALTC Virtual Symposium...

Leadership, Advocacy, and Communication in Crisis: COVID-19 and Beyond

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
Fear and uncertainty. Dallas Nelson, MD, CMD, assistant professor of medicine at the University of Rochester, spoke honestly about her early reactions to COVID-19. During the recent “Leadership, Ethics & PALTC Virtual Symposium” of AMDA – The...

Not a Pizza Party: How to Help Frontline Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
“You are heroes. You are doing tremendous work in nursing homes around the country, and that work is being recognized,” said David Grabowski, PhD, professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School, in the opening session of the National...

Foundation Leaps Over Barriers to Boost Practitioners Moving Forward

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
This year has been fraught with challenges, chaos, and stunning surprises. We’ve all desperately needed some source of optimism, energy, and empowerment, and the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine is working with AMDA – The...

Getting to Normal Will Require Better Testing, Vaccination, and Communication

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
“Normalcy” has become a nostalgic word in recent months, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic rages on with no end in sight. Everyone yearns to return to more predictable times, yet no one knows what the “new normal” will look like or when it will...

The Truth About Masks, for Your Loved One and You

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
Jawwad Hussain, MD, a Chicago-based physician, separates the facts from the myths and shares the truths about why masks matter.

Building Recognition into Workplace Culture

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
The experience of gratitude is an important part of psychosocial well-being for everyone. With all the daily challenges and unknowns in our lives (especially during the pandemic), expressions of gratitude can provide much needed affirmation to help...

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Individuals With Dementia

Caring for the Ages
January 1, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a prolonged physical and emotional strain on residents, families, and staff in post-acute and long-term care settings. Life has been particularly challenging for nursing home and assisted living residents with dementia...

Administration of As-Needed Psychotropic Medications in Aged Care: Decision Matrix Employed by Nursing Staff

JAMDA
December 31, 2020
Prescribing of psychotropic medication in residential aged care facilities (RACFs) in Australia has again been highlighted by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.1 Some are prescribed for psychological disorders and others for...